Executive Branch - Section 2b Quiz

When is the State of the Union Address usually delivered?

• At 9 o'clock in the morning

• At 9 o'clock at night

• At 8 o'clock at night

• At 10 o'clock at night

Where is the State of the Union Address held?

• In the Senate chamber

• In the House of Representatives chamber

• In the Supreme Court chamber

• In the White House

What is the role of the president in foreign policy?

• To ignore international relations

• To focus solely on domestic issues

• To give constant attention to the nation's foreign policy

• To let Congress handle all foreign policy matters

Which of the following is a ceremonial duty of the president as Chief of State?

• Pardon a turkey during Thanksgiving.

• Light the Christmas Tree at the White House

• Awarding medals to citizens who have made notable contributions to society

• All of these choices are correct

What was Ronald Reagan known for in terms of diplomacy?

• Ignoring foreign leaders

• His great success in creating diplomacy with Mikhail Gorbachev of Russia during the "Cold War"

• Decreasing the U.S. economy and security

• Starting international conflicts

What is one way the president can exercise executive power?

• By appointing ambassadors to foreign countries

• By issuing executive orders

• By passing laws in Congress

• By signing treaties without Senate approval

What is a veto?

• The president's signature on a bill

• The president's refusal to sign a bill

• The president's amendment to a bill

• The president's approval of a bill

What role does the president often play regarding domestic policy?

• Making the laws

• Visiting foreign countries

• deal with issues and needs of the people within the U.S.

Which term describes the president's power to refuse to share information with Congress?

• Pocket veto

• Executive order

• Executive privilege

• Presidential appointment

With whose advice and permission can the President make treaties?

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court